Description
If you’re looking for a restaurant-quality meal that’s easy enough to pull off on a weeknight, this Creamy Garlic Shrimp Over Mashed Potatoes is the answer. Juicy shrimp are coated in a garlicky parmesan cream sauce, then served over buttery mashed potatoes that soak up every drop. It’s rich, comforting, and satisfying—perfect for quick dinner nights, cozy comfort food cravings, or when you need impressive but easy food ideas. This easy recipe is a winner whether you’re after a quick breakfast-for-dinner twist, a hearty lunch, or elegant dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter (for shrimp)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup butter (for potatoes)
1/2 cup milk or cream (for potatoes)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Peel and chop the potatoes evenly. Boil in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and return to the pot.
2. Add butter, milk or cream, and seasoning to the potatoes. Mash until fluffy. Cover and keep warm.
3. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sear the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Stir in cream, parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer for 5–6 minutes until thickened.
6. Return shrimp to skillet and simmer another 2–3 minutes. Add parsley and adjust seasoning.
7. Plate the mashed potatoes and spoon shrimp and sauce over the top. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh parmesan cheese for best melting and texture in the sauce.
Don’t overcook the shrimp; they become rubbery quickly.
Warm your plates to help keep the creamy sauce from cooling too fast when served.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 225mg
Keywords: easy recipe, dinner ideas, creamy garlic shrimp, mashed potatoes, comfort food